Jan 3, 2018
Simple Resolutions Can Create Positivity
Instead of the typical (and often difficult) vows to lose weight, quit smoking and save money, BuzzFeed suggests “10 No-Brainer New Year’s Resolutions” that anyone can try to improve time management and social interactions in 2018. Among them are writing thank-you notes, calling family members back, drinking more water, learning to take a compliment and not […]
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Jan 2, 2018
Get Smart About New Year’s Resolutions
The key to an achievable New Year’s resolution is to make it “SMART,” the New York Times says. An acronym for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound, management gurus have long used SMART techniques to help businesses make and track concrete, realistic goals. For instance, a SMART personal goal would be “I’m going to lose […]
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Dec 21, 2017
The Best Ornaments Are Do-It-Yourself
Store-bought ornaments are fine, but there’s no substitute for decorations you make yourself. Woman’s Day offers 32 clever ideas for do-it-yourself ornaments made out of family photos, felt, cinnamon sticks, toothpicks, yarn, paper, twigs, and other easy-to find materials. Even better, bake up a batch of salt dough ornaments for the family to decorate, and […]
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Dec 20, 2017
Wow Family and Friends With Christmas Crafts
You can wow your friends and neighbors during the holidays and upcycle at the same time with a few well-placed, handmade seasonal accents. Grab some glitter and the hot glue gun and make fanciful gift toppers, custom snow globes, or sparkly ornaments. Light up your night with an ice lantern or Mason jar candleholder. Or […]
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Dec 19, 2017
Keep the Kids Occupied With Christmas Crafts
It’s always a challenge to keep kids occupied, and during the holidays, your productivity (and sanity) often depend on how busy you can keep them. To get the house decorated and entertain the children at the same time, set them loose on craft projects they can hang on the tree or display on the mantle. […]
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